Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2020 alone exceeded $169 million. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. Join our team today as a Sustainment Engineer.

This position is located in Warner Robins, Georgia and will support sustainment activities focusing on advanced manufacturing and repair. The position will serve as a lab technician for additive manufacturing operations. This includes setting up, operating and maintaining equipment, consumable and spare parts inventory, and adhering to lab and equipment guidelines. The successful candidate will understand additive manufacturing, conventional or numerical control (CNC) machining techniques, equipment, part set up and processing. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners will be supported as well.


Minimum Qualifications

Minimum grade requirements (T2):
High school graduation or 3 years equivalent related manufacturing or technology experience
3+ years experience operating conventional or numerical control (CNC) machining equipment in a aerospace parts manufacturing environment
Experience using precision measurement equipment, such as micrometers, dial calipers, dial indicators, and feeler gauges
Experience operating and maintaining Stratasys industrial-grade polymer or EOS metal additive manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
Attention to detail
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

Minimum grade requirements (T3):
High school graduation or 3 years equivalent related manufacturing or technology experience
8+ years experience operating conventional or numerical control (CNC) machining equipment in an aerospace parts manufacturing environment
Experience operating and maintaining Stratasys industrial-grade polymer or EOS metal additive manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
Attention to detail
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

10+ years experience operating computer numerically controlled machining equipment
5+ years of experience in working with engineers and engineering drawings, creating CAM and/or NC code for processing part/tool designs
2+ years of experience operating additive manufacturing equipment for polymers and/or metals
Experience using MasterCam software to prepare machining programs
Possess a working knowledge of metal heat treatment processes
Experience in lab environments and adherence to lab policies & procedures
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Effective verbal communication skills with team members at all levels
Demonstrated organizational skills

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.



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